By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

Yazoo City’s weather warning system is functioning properly, but there may be some weaknesses in the coverage area.
Many citizens have voiced concerns over the weather sirens located at various locations within the community. Some have said a few don’t even work at all, while others claim they are barely audible.
Minor Norman, a representative with the  company that maintains the city’s storm sirens, told city leaders last week that all the city’s problems come down to technical concerns.
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By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

The Yazoo City Post Office is asking for the public’s assistance to deter criminals from vandalizing the local branch after hours.
There have been recent reports of post office boxes being vandalized or broken into after workers leave for the evening.
The police department has agreed to patrol the area more closely, but post office officials are asking the public to also keep a watchful eye in the area.
Officials hope to keep criminals away from the branch. But if the criminal acts continue, the lobby will be closed at 5:30 p.m. and remain closed until the next business day.
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Brianna McField earned numerous honors as a student at Yazoo County High School. By JAMIE PATTERSON
Managing Editor

With every opportunity available to recent graduate Brianna McField, she plans to return to her hometown with big ideas and dreams.
“I wouldn’t be doing my duty as a citizen to my community if I didn’t come back and motivate other young people to succeed in their lives,” she said.
The 17-year-old Yazoo City native leaves an impression wherever she goes. Articulate, intelligent and motivated, the Yazoo County High School graduate is optimistic about her future. But she hasn’t forgotten who has helped her along the way.
Proud of her family, school and instructors, she stands out.
“I plan to come back to my hometown and give back to my community,” she said. “The community did play a part of what I have become.”
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By VERNON SIKES
Herald Correspondent

The process took so long that many Yazooans were doubting it would ever happen, but the last major obstacle to construction of the Willie Morris Parkway has been cleared.
Wayne Morrison, engineer for Yazoo City's Public Service Commission (PSC), reported Tuesday that the city has obtained the last right-of-way property needed for the construction of the Willie Morris Parkway.
“We're moving full blast into the adjustment of the utilities,” Morrison told PSC commissioners during their monthly meeting. “We took down some trees the other day on the east end that were in conflict with a four-inch gas main that has to be relocated by Atmos Energy.”
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